HARVARD HARVARDIANA With crimson in triumph flashing ’Mid the strains of victory Poor Eli’s hopes we’re dashing Into blue obscurity. Resistless the team sweeps goalward With the fury of the blast. We’ll fight for the name of HARVARD Till the last white line is passed. Fight, fight, for Yale The sons of Eli are out for glory On to the fray We’ll tell our brethren the same old story The cry is on, on they come, We’ll raise the slogan of Yale triumphant Smash! Bang! We’ll meet our foemen Whoop it up for Yale today Hockey Team Mock Man Dance K. R. Ryan, C. Paladino, R. I. Morse, L. I. M.'Bond, R.W. J. Czelusniak, L. W. R. Carlon, capt., C. H. P. Georges, L. H. M. Sullivan, R. H. S. Putnam, R. F. A. Louhi, L. F. L. Back, G.......... Basketball Forwards H. Archibald E. Allen E. Howe Guards E. Mcndum, M. Munsil N. Dyer i, capt. “Danger Zones on the European Horizon” This was the subject of the very interesting and revealing lecture on current conditions in Europe given by Dr. Sherwood Eddy on November 13 at assembly. Dr. Eddy sketched in a graphic manner his impressions of three danger zones—Germany, Japan, and Russia. Question after question challenged the present audience to face squarely the real issues involved in the activities of these countries, and at the same time to scrutinize carefully conditions in our own country which are contributing to the far from flattering impressions which foreign nations have of the United States. Dr. emphasized that we are living of the most important periods tory, when great experiments in in in Eddy securing of liberty and of justice one his-the arc engaging the attention of the world; and in conclusion he sounded a ndte of warning that liberty without justice and justice without liberty will not produce the conditions longed for by society. SEDDON Florist Warren Place Framingham, Man. First street on right beyond Plymouth Church A generous share of the “pep”, enthusiasm, and interest that were in evidence during Harvard-Yale weekend was due to the Mock Man Dance held on Friday evening, November 24. Men, women, and children, old-fashioned and up-to-date, rich and poor were in attendance and had a grand old time together. The hall, artistically decorated in red, white, and blue streamers, flaunted numerous Harvard and Yale banners. Even refreshments offered an opportunity to declare one’s collegiate preference,, for every slice of ice cream bore an H or Miss Coss, Miss French, and Mr. Reid acted as judges and awarded prizes as follows: to Ann Garvin for having the prettiest costume; to Florence Sharp for the funniest; to Arlene Morse and Marion Slayton#as the best dressed couple; and to Marie Brady as the most original. The orchestra was the Rhythm Ramblers from Framingham. The chairmen of the committees were as follows: Refreshments—Marjorie Holmes, Harvard; Marjorie Field, Yale; Orchestra—Ruth Sondermann, Harvard; Esther O’Brien, Yale; Decorations— Dolores Sylvia, Harvard; Betty King, Yale. Framingham Delegates Attend A. A. Conference The delegates from the Framingham A. A. who attended the athletic conference of the Massachusetts State Teachers' Colleges, held at North Adams on November 10 and 11, were Arleen Morse, '34, Rose Glynn, ’35, and Rose Paladina, ’36, together with Miss Taylor and Miss Kingman. The cordial words of welcome by President Eldridge of North Adams and Miss Betty Band, president of the W. A. A. were followed by an inspiring talk by Miss Ruth Evans, Assistant Physical Director of Springfield Public Schools. At the general assembly held in the afternoon Dr. Clifford Brownell, Professor o f Physical Education, Teachers' College, Columbia, spoke on clthletic folklore in the Making. Many of the problems common to the athletic associations were presented by representatives from the various colleges. Arleen Morse led a discussion on the question Hotv can winter individual athletics be made to function more successfully? Harvard-Yale Games Tie While m any enthusiasts cheered until they were hoarse, the Harvard and Yale hockey teams played an evenly matched game which ended with a score of 2-2. It was intended that hockey should be the deciding sport in designating the winner of the week-end this year. With a tie score, however, the decision was shifted to the basketball game. In the afternoon an excited crowd Harvard-Yale Banquet The annual Harvard-Yale banquet on November 25 proved a fitting climax to a very enjoyable week-end. There being no winners the supporters of both teams entered the dining room at exactly the same minute. The room was illuminated with red and blue lights and decorated with banners, and favors and colorful napkins added a festive note to the tables. Elizabeth Waite, ’34, toastmistress gathered in the gym Jnr the basketball Jor Harvard and Marion Hamilton, ’35, game. At the end of the half Harvard seemed to be sure of victory. Yale gained in the second half, however, creeping up on their opponents until, amidst the .wildest enthusiasm the game ended in another tie score, 25-25. toastmistress for Yale, together with So far as we can ascertain this is first Harvard-Yale week-end to marked by two tied games. the be Christmas Candlelight Service On Wednesday evening, December 20, the annual Christmas candlelight service will be held in May Hall. Appropriate music is being rehearsed by the Glee Club and the Orchestra, and the program promises to be up to the standard set by others which are now counted among our abiding memories. cheer leaders, hockey teams, and basketball captains sat at tables on the platform, while President and Mrs. Bagnall and their guests occupied the head faculty table. Toasts were offered as follows: To Loretta Kiely, Yale hockey captain by captain of the Harvard team; to Ruth Carlon, Harvard hockey captain; to Miss Cummings; to Katherine Mc-Nielly, captain of Yale basketball team by captain of Harvard basketball team; response to Yale by Helen Archibald; to the faculty, by Josephine Czelusniak, president of Student Government; to Miss Carter; to the Harvard and Yale basketball teams; to the Harvard and Yale hockey teams; to Miss Taylor, by Arleen Morse; to Mr. Bagnall, by Marion Slayton. YALE Hockey Team Basketball T. E. L. Pond, R. H. Smith, L. H. Waters, R. F. A. Garvey, L. F A. Smith, G. L. Kiely, capt., C. L. Micrzejewska, L. I. D. McKeon, R. I. P. Cairns, R. W. E. Lareau, L. W. N. DeFabio, C. H. L. B. R. Forwards Joy . Brown . Kelley Guards I. Hayes G. Swanson, capt. K. McNeilly Christmas Story Contest Grace Morrison Poole Speaks at Assembly “Why the Chimes Rang” Why the Chimes Bang, a Christmas play in one act, is to be presented by the Senior Drama Class Monday, December 18, in the Assembly Hall at 2 P. M. Cast Are you entering the Christmas Story Contest open to every girl in the school ? On December 4 there will be placed in the students’ room a box in which material may be left. This box will be removed at 5 o’clock on December 6, and no material will be accepted later than that hour. The articles contributed will be read and judged by the Gate Post Literary Advisers, Miss Sparrow and Miss Gerrit-son, and the Literary Editor, Marjorie On rison November 21, Mrs. Grace Mor-Poole, president of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, was the speaker at the weekly assembly, which was held on Tuesday at 11.15 instead of at the usual hour on Monday. For nearly an hour, to an audience which followed her with almost breathless attention, Mrs. Poole spoke, first of incidents in connection with a recent trip to Europe where she visited many countries and then of events of world wide importance. A masterly grasp of intricate international matters, a breadth of vision, and a sympathy for the peoples of all nations were apparent in her address. Mrs. Poole concluded her remarks with a brief discussion of the N. R. A., speaking somewhat as an insider for she is a member of General Johnson’s advisory committee. Holger ...... Steen ....... Bertel ...... Old Woman , Angel ....... Rich Woman Priest ...... King ........ Sage ........ Courtier .... ... M. Mattoon .. E. Zalkan . M. Jagodnik .. A. Rostrom W. Fitzgerald .. T. Kelly .... A. McInnis V. Richardson ... C. Kittridge .. A. Kay Mattoon. The be published in the Gate Post. three best stories will the December issue of 1. 2. 3. Committees in Charge Stage Director—V. Richardson Assistant Stage Director—C. Kittridge Business Mgr. and Make-Up—A. Kay Publicity Manager—W. Fitzgerald Stage Manager—T. Kelly Stage Properties—A. McInnis Hand Properties—S. Kwasinowski Settings—E. Murphy Costumes—A. Marshall Lighting—E. Gilligan Ushering—J. Phinney 4. Rules All material must be in by 5 o’clock, December 6. No material written for a class assignment will be considered. Writing should be on one side of the paper only, beginning half way down the first page. The title must be printed. The pages must be numbered. A sealed envelope containing a slip on which appears the writer’s name and class numerals must accompany the manuscript. The Alpha-Bet Framingham Centre Where college girl's shop' THE GATE POST Published every month during the school year by the State Teachers’ College, Framingham, Massachusetts LITERARY UNES STAFF FOR 1933-34 Editor Dorothy Seisig, ’34 Assistant Editor Ruth Goddard, '34 Board of Editors Literary—Marjorie Mattoon, ’34 Sports—Priscilla Cairns, ’34 Social—Hildegard Osterlund, '36 News—Lucille Linton, ’34 Alumnae—Muriel Kodis, ’34 ' Training School—Helen Reporters Mildred Sullivan, ’34 Dorothy Murphy, '35 Dorothy Fisher, ’34 Artists Adelaide Chase, '36 Grace Maloney, '34 Business Manager Claire Keating, ’34 Dolores Sylvia, '35 Circulation Advertising Finance Elizabeth Waite, '34 Virginia Giffin, '36 Alice Reum, '34 Sales Force Ruth Eldredge, ’34 Theodatha Hoitt, '35 Mary Smith, ’34 Faculty Adviser Helen Louise Howe, '37 Miss Larned Literary Advisers Miss Sparrow Miss Gerritson NOVEMBER 28, 1933 Subscription, 90 cents per year—Mailed $1.00 Just Another Holiday? Armistice Day! What does -it mean to you? Is it just another holiday? Do you feel any unusual significance in a day so set apart to honor the heroes of another day? There are two distinct phases of Armistice Day—reverence and rejoicing; reverence for the costly exploits of our fallen heroes—heroes who died that our country might be a better, safer place in which to live; reverence for those Gold-star Mothers, who made such a pathetic group fifteen years ago and for whom we feel a certain respect and love today. The other aspect of the day is that of rejoicing—rejoicing in the fact that we are a free, growing nation; that we have as citizens many of those brave boys who were fortunate enough to return from that great adventure; rejoicing among those very men who get joy in doing for their less fortunate comrades in hospitals and for the mothers of those boys who are not here to rejoice with us. Armistice Day then means something more to every true American than “just another holiday.” It has for each of us a deeper sentiment of reverence for and rejoicing in the moving, growing nation which has emerged from that manly gesture of fifteen years ago. On Thanksgiving Day At this time of year we are all looking forward to the Thanksgiving holidays. We hear such remarks as “Won’t it be great to be able to stay in bed a couple of mornings!” or “Bob is going to take me to the game, and dinner and show later,” or “We won’t have any studying to do—grand!” or “At last I’ll get a good meal!” Why are you anticipating the vacation? Let us go back to the first Thanksgiving. Then people gathered with their friends and relatives, prepared a rare feast of the good things they themselves had grown, and entered into the spirit of the feast. But was that the reason for their coming together? Their object is plainly seen in the name which they chose—Thanksgiving Day. Thar's was a day of prayer and thankfulness. In all the rush of events in this age, do we not sometimes lose sight of the very thing for which this day has been set apart? Should we desist from the good times of the holiday season? That is not reasonable or expected now. But could we, at some time through the day, find a quiet spot apart from the fun, and remember that it is Thanksgiving Day? We cannot begin to acknowledge all the kindnesses o{ our many friends, but we do wish to mention our appreciation of the loyal services of Ruby Wilson, '37, who has typed the copy of this issue for the printer. In palmy days the Gate Post has paid for this service, and hopes to again, but the generous assistance of our new freshman ally comes at a time when it is especially welcome. Dormitory—Annette Dempsey, ’35 Faculty—Louise Guild, '34 Humor—Loretta Kiely, '34 Commuters—Marion Burnell, ’34 Exchange—Margaret Ross, '34 McLoud, '35 We wish to acknowledge the kindness of Mr. Reid and the Dial staff in permitting the Gate Post to use, upon various occasions, cuts of campus scenes and faculty members. While this expression of good will does not cost 'the Dial anything in money perhaps, it does enable the Gate Post to present an attractive appearance which it could not otherwise manage to finance at this time. FRIENDLY STARS I’ve watched the stars wheel slowly by, And I have always failed to see Why God should show his wondrous plan With all its mystery to me. •I’ve watched the Dipper wheel in place, Seen red Aldebaran glow, Watched fiery Mars and Saturn race Their glorious, steady light to show. I’ve lifted up my awe-filled heart To bluish Vega shining bright, To all those stars which fill the sky With the rich splendour of the night. Fair Venus as the evening star, Has whispered all her love to me; Across the million miles so far She's filled my soul with poesy. I’ve watthed the constellations change, I've watched the seasons pass me by, I’ve lifted up my arms in joy To Luna, goddess of the sky. Attair and Deneb have been friends Who’ve shown the truth to my heart sincere. If you will open wide your heart, They’ll make their heavenly message clear. Go out beneath the stars tonight, Go lift your eyes to Rigel’s gleam, And thank the everlasting One Who made for us the heavenly scheme. Go lift your heart—go grant your soul The majesty of God’s great love; See its immutability Glow in the frie*dly stars above. Dorothy Sleeper, '34. THE FIRST SNOW A little vine of crimson ivy leaves, So like a string of blood-red ruby beads Which gleam and glow as a bright flame will lick, Had thrust a tendril o'er the rose-red brick. And once, upon a cold November day, A gentle snow from heaven fell and lay— A frosty blanket—on the string of beads: / White snow, rose brick, and blood-red ivy leaves. Elinor Foster Allen, '37. PLEASE REPLACE THE TURF Golf? Whenever anyone asked me if I played golf, I would look my questioner in the eye and state, “No, I wouldn’t play even if I were paid for it. I'll take my exercise in more sensible form.” This belligerent attitude was meant to discourage any additional mention of the subject. But a golf enthusiast, I have learned, cannot be discouraged. Usually he forces one to endure a dismal half-hour learning about the unbelievable benefits one gains from playing the game. A really ardent golfer can find no end to the amazing values golf offers to any and all players. If, by chance, I heard someone say, “I can't see what there is in golf. Playing it is just a waste of energy,”— if I heard this, I was delighted. Here was a sensible, judicious person who had considered the benefits of the game and, who, being impartial—such people were, to me, always impartial— had considered the expense in time, money, and energy. He had weighed in the balance both the game and the expense and had found the game sadly lacking. His judgment was just; his decision was well founded; he was my champion. Once, I read an article in which a well-known writer referred to golfers as "unbalanced individuals who chased a little white pill over miles of sunny, rough pasture”. He went on to discourse about the follies of golfers. My joy knew no bounds I I clipped the item and tacked it over my dresser mirror. In less than two days I could recite it verbatim with much expression and gusto. How I expanded as I expounded on this report I “Have you heard,” I would begin mildly, “what So and So says about golfers?” Then, with ever increasing enthusiasm, I would quote the eminent author. The final statement was my “coup de grace”. “ 'Any person,' says So and So, ‘who finds amusement and interest in golf—is mentally unbalanced.' ” The effect on my audience was startling. Sometimes t|ie resulting remarks surprised and confused me, but, nevertheless, the speech was good. I liked it. And the amazement on my listeners' faces delighted me. Then I took up golf. I took it up with a bang. I always start new things with a bang. This time it was much better so, because the force of the explosion carried me safely past those unfeeling friends who scoffed, “So you are playing golf? Why do you bother with such a worthless game? What can golf do for you?” Fortunately, in my ardor for the game, I got through such scenes admirably. My arguments were orthodox; my reasons were sound. As a matter of fact, much of my "thunder” was appropriated from the arguments which my golf-loving friends had formerly used on me. How I accounted to myself for my sudden change of heart, I don’t know. I can’t recall feeling at all perturbed about it. . Perhaps my blistered hands and aching muscles consumed all my attention and made me unaware of the fact that I had done an “about-face”. At any rate, nearly every fair day, I was out at the course practicing putts, attempting to lengthen my drive, or just viewing the scenery. The scenery at golf courses always interests me. There is so much level, rolling green. Of course, sometimes a ten-clawed mowing machine squats noisily between the horizon and me, but, nevertheless, I do enjoy the views. Only one thing ever really upsets me, and that is a sign saying, “Please replace the turf". When I began to play golf I seemed to see these signs everywhere. They annoyed me, but I realized that if I were careless, others might suffer, and so I scrupulously replaced every divot. Courageously, I sacrificed myself in order that many might benefit. I soon became an expert, though weary, turf replacer. Marvelous what golf can do for one I My self-control has been immeasurably strengthened. When I was a child, one of my summer jobs was to swat any flies which got into the house. I still can remember how provoked I was when I missed a fly. It disturbed my ego. Now you should see me on a golf course. At first, I wanted to slam down my club whenever I missed a shot—once I did and then had to walk after it. However, one learns by observation and imitation, and I soon realized that, despite their failures, my fellow players retained their poise. I determined to control myself as they did, and at present I can miss as many as three or four successive mashie shots and not even say, “damn”—well, two shots anyway. Recently, I have been trying to induce some of my non-golfing friends Items from Here and There Iowa State Teachers’ College boasts of having pedigreed students—ones who they claim have “scholarship heritage” through their equipment in the social sciences and their attitude toward their courses. ♦ ♦ * One of the college papers we receive conducts a column for advice to the love-lorn. (Needless to say it is a co-ed college.) Here is one of the choice bits: “Dear ---------- The other night the fellow that took me home kissed me on the forehead when he said good-night. What should I have done? Hopefully, M. S. Answer: Dear M. S., You should have called him down.” —The College Eye. ♦ ♦ ♦ At Keene New Hampshire Normal School they have an orchard similar to ours which supplies fruit for the student body. The only difference we find in the method of obtaining the fruit is that there they have men who climb the trees and shake down the fruit for the fair sex. We would add that the days of chivalry are not past. ♦ * ♦ “A game for every girl and a girl for every game” is the slogan of the Women’s Athletic Association at Keene Normal. * ♦ * The Iowa State Teachers’ College, not to be outdone by the federal government, has worked out a code which functions in college life very much as the N. R. A. does in national affairs. One exchange asks: “Can you tell us why slow girls get home fast, and fast girls get home slow?” ♦ ♦ * We note from three of the college papers which we have received from other campuses that deans at several colleges report higher scholastic standing coincident with depleted resources. ♦ ♦ * Strange as it may seem we are indebted to Simmons News for the following about Georgia Tech : a student repeated a course in the same room with the same professor, and neither student nor professor realized the fact. * * * Crockcrites — your fire-escape fire drill isn’t so bad. Why, every Smith girl has to pass a fire-rope test I ♦ ♦ ♦ Chern, qbizzes at Simmons, girls, are of the same type as those given here. * * * The College Eye gives us a suggestion for closing—a jingle forsooth I “Jingle, jingle, little phone, Here I sit so all alone. Just one ring would give me joy Oh, I hope it's some nice boy." to take up the game. My sales talk is much like an advertisement for patent medicine. It reveals, to all observers, the patient before and after using. Of course, I feel that my talk is somewhat more effective than the advertisements because it brings in a familiar, personal element. I use myself as the model. I tell them how dull and listless I was, how bored with life, how blase. And now, surely, they can see my keenness, my enthusiasm, my interest in my friends. I feel like a new person. I am eager and alert. I want to do new things. I am interested in people and events. I intend to accomplish something worthwhile. And I must improve my putting. Golf? Do I play it? You bet I dot , Irene Brown. Hallowe’en Party Held in Gym Commuters and Y. W. C. A. members gathered for a joint party in the gym on Monday, October 30. Ducking for apples and reaching for doughnuts on a string were the popular amusements of the hour. Games and dances, followed by the ever popular cider, doughnuts and apples, completed the afternoon of fun. Dean Savage, Miss Kingman and Miss Carter were guests of honor at the ghostly affair. Many thanks to a capable committee from all present. A WEEK OF JOB HUNTING Monday. This morning I feel particularly courageous. Today, I shall certainly get a job. I’ll enter the first restaurant I see and insist upon seeing the dietitian. Into Thompson Spa I go full of renewed vigor. No, the dietitian is not there but, if it is a job I want I might run along. Oh, sinner that I am, I am not looking for a job; I wish to see the dietitian for advice. In that case, I may speak to her on the telephone. Thank you. How kind 1 Hello. Yes, she will see me. Her sister is a Framingham graduate. Do I know Betty Harvey? Yes, Betty is the first girl at Framingham I ever knew. A walk down Tremont Street with a delightfully young and pleasant person. No, there is nothing that she can do for me, much as she would like to, because the Spa is not interested in very young and inexperienced college graduates. My spirit drops. Tuesday. Standing on a corner talking to Helen Glidden. No, she hasn’t a job, and neither has Evelyn Norby nor Edith Kirkman. How they would like one I I continue on to “just another interview” with the usual results. Down Tremont Street I plod and who is this I see? It is none other than Elisabeth Gardner, magnificent as ever, talking and laughing with one of Mim’s former big moments. She says that she has been living in Norton for the past few weeks spending her time job hunting and in seeing her resources dwindle. Her long line of adoring swains still persists. Wednesday. A visit to the school committee. I am informed that I can not teach because I am not on the list and I am not on the list because I haven’t been teaching. I find myself on the wrong side of the door. Yes, the Peabody House is very glad to have my services. Certainly I may teach one night a week gratis. Ah I The old spirit soars. Thursday. Another interview with the results the same but in the presence of considerable frosting. I catch Mary Altimas ’31 gazing longingly at a window full of what we can’t get. We gaze in unison. We lunch sparingly for two hours while we talk over old times. Did I know that she is a substitute in Cambridge? Did she know that Marjorie has one day a week in Boston ? Friday. A call from Peg Cussan. Would I take a class for her at the Peabody House? I would. Yes, she is still teaching in the parochial schools because it means experience. Oh, experience, experience, experience I Yes, the Welfare would be delighted to have me work for—no compensation. Yes, I’d be delighted to do it. An ideal situation 1 Saturday. Shopping. Lunch at a cafeteria. (Should I ask to see the dietitian?) There’s Mini Knowlton. She's living in town now with another graduate. They are both working in Filene’s. Home again. I ask for my brother’s opinion of some outrageously loud dress material. He looks unhappy. I take it back to White’s wondering if I have crude instincts. Faculty News President and Mrs. Bagnall went to North Adams on November 2 to attend the exercises which installed Albert C. Eldridge as president of the North Adams State Teachers' College. On November 15 President and Mrs. Bagnall attended the installation of Dr. Zenos Scott, formerly Superintendent of Schools of Springfield, Mass., as the president of the Bridgewater State Teachers’ College. Mr. Archibald spoke and sang before the Springfield-Framingham Club at tl’.e Wiggin Tavern, Northampton, on October 28. About fifty graduates were present and evidenced great interest in all that is happening here on the hill. Among those of recent years were: class of '33—Ruth Parker, Betty Beckwith; class of '32—Josephine Niedziel-ski, Beatrice Escott, Anne McCarthy, Josephine DiPasqua, Eleanor Lawrence, Mildred Heath; class of '31— Edith Aiderman. One graduate, Adclla D. Howe, was present from the class of 1896. Miss Nietzhold’s Framingham residence is the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Kendall on Adams Road. The Class of ’31 held a reunion recently in Boston, where they enjoyed a dinner presided over by Dorothy Young, class president, and a theater party to see "A Woman of Bronze”. Mr. Archibald attended this meeting. Mrs. Bagnall was hostess at a luncheon in honor of Mrs. Grace Morrison Poole, President of the General Federation of Women's Clubs, at Crocker Hall on Tuesday, November 21. Miss Hunt attended the meeting of the Executive Committee of the Massachusetts State Teachers’ College Association at the Hotel Bellevue, Boston, on November 18. One of the alumnae to attend the installation of the new President of Simmons College at Symphony Hall, November 1, was Miss Ritchie. She also attended the installation banquet at the Hotel Somerset. Miss Poole and Miss French are taking a course in Boston under Dr. William C. Bagley on "Trends in Modern Education”. The members of the staff of the Clothing Department attended, on November 20, the meeting of the Teacher’s Section of the New England Home Economics Association at the Brittany Coffee Shop in Boston. The speaker was Josephine Merriam, a trained director for C. F. Hovey, and her topic was “The Consumer’s Responsibility”. It might be of interest to note that Miss Merriam is the daughter of B. J. Merriam, superintendent of schools in Framingham. Several members of th'e faculty enjoyed Eva LeGallienne’s performance of A lice in Wonderland in Boston recently. Mr. Workman and Miss Larned attended a joint meeting of Phi Delta Kappa and Pi Lamba Theta at the Harvard Graduate School of Education in Cambridge on Tuesday evening, November 21. Professor Manley O. Hudson was the speaker of the evening, and gave an interesting address on Current Internation Affairs. A French edition of Dr. Meier’s latest book Essentials of Biology has been arranged by Ginn and Co. of Boston. This assures a wider usefulness for the book, as it will be available as a text wherever French is the language of the class room, in Canada and elsewhere. The Springfield Club would be glad to know the whereabouts of three of its members. Mrs. Sarah N. Prescott, ’04—maiden name unknown Mrs. Esther Frazer, class unknown— maiden name unknown Mrs. Raymond Mills, '06—maiden name unknown Free Speech Dear Editor, As I gazed on the scene of the outrage I wondered what had been the motive underlying such a deed? Could it be that as children they had loved red crayons and had never been permitted to use them? Was it their natural economic spirit so highly developed that they feared to waste any of that precious lipstick ? Why was it that they sought to decorate with modernistic strokes of lipstick the walls of the locker room? Perhaps you, dear editor, will politely point out that lipstick is more easily wiped on towels than on walls 1 Or, if the underlying motive was not expediency but the urge to apply a little color to a rather drab environment, will you suggest that we leave the decorating of walls to those designated for such work? D. J. F. How well do we adapt ourselves to our environment? Have we all the same conception of adaptiveness? If we are conforming to conditions about us, we are inevitably changing our ways as we go from place to place in our daily' activities. The classroom will bring out qualities which we, if judged by our actions at a Christmas party, might not seem to possess. Adapting ourselves on the athletic field does not necessarily mean that we are equipped to be the perfect hostess at a formal dinner party. But underneath these differences are there not certain qualities which form valuable assets in adapting ourselves to any and all conditions? Unselfishness, earnestness, eagerness, cheerfulness, poise, a sense of humor, intelligent judgment, are not these the characteristics which will enable us to adapt ourselves readily to changing conditions? The list however might be modified; we should welcome a little “free speech” on this subject. A C.R.A. Stop I Look I Listen I Yes, we are interested, but what is it all about? C. R. A. It sounds exciting, it makes us think of N. R. A. No, it isn’t any national affair, but it’s a concern of every girl in this college. It's a suggestion to scrutinize our extra-curricular activities, to consider whether there’s a need for this C. R. A.—Club Recovery Act. According to the Freshman Handbook, there are seven clubs in this college, and each lists a definite purpose which it embodies. We realize that extra-curricular interests do not merit as much time as our studies, but wouldn’t they stimulate more general participation if they filled a need and lived up to their purpose? Why does the Fine Arts Club wind up the year's program with a bridge party instead of a lecture on drama or painting, or a visit to one of the many fine museums in Boston or Worcester? Does the A. A. arouse a desire for outdoor activity which survives ice and snow? We recognize that organized sport requires an instructor, but we maintain that the girls could plan more informal activities — more campfire hikes, more mountain climbs, more bicycle rides, and include skating, skiing, and sliding parties in their plans. In the winter, many dormitory students stay in-doors for two or three weeks at a time, scuttling through the tunnels like moles, and they resemble moles in more than their preference for subterranean transit—they are blind to the delights of the crisp weather and its invigorating effect on our grey matter. The Home Economics Club should attract more than one half of our student body. In a professional school (Continued on page 4, column 3) Alumnae News CLUB NEWS The Worcester County Framingham Club held its meeting on October 28, 1933, at the Bicknell Manor, 23 Chestnut Street, at 2.30 o'clock. Miss Dorothy George of the Vesper George School of Art, Boston, and a graduate of F. T. C. illustiated a very interesting and delightful talk on Hawaii with her own hand-colored slides. After a business meeting, tea was served. * ♦ ♦ The Alumnae Council met on October 21, 1933, in Room 15 of May Hall. There was a large representation of classes and clubs. Mr. Bagnall spoke briefly on the proposals for new buildings which arc, however, still a drcam for the future. Two Framingham plates were raffled off and netted the fund $5.40. Plans are being formulated for the celebration of the one hundredth anniversary of the Alumnae Association. There were many of the older members present, a fact which added greatly to-the enjoyment of the meeting. * ♦ * The New Bedford-Framingham Club held a banquet Monday evening, Oct. 9 at the Gulf Hill Parlors in this city, which was largely attended by members and guests. The tables were attractively decorated with black and orange balloons, flowers, jack o’ lanterns, and orange candles. Between the courses Miss Irene Moreau, a pupil of Elizabeth Keyes, the president, played accompaniments for Framingham songs. The guest speakers were Miss Cora E. Morse, principal of the Freer School at Arlington Heights, Mrs. Clara Whittemore, widow of the late Henry Whittemore, Miss Antoinette Roof, who is associated with Simmons College, and Mrs. Charlotte H. Page. Miss Morse showed two moving picture reels, one of biennial reunion and one of a council meeting. A short message to the club was given by each of the other speakers. There was a brief business meeting at which the advisability of purchasing “Father Peirce’s Diary” for donation to the New Bedford Public Library was discussed. Miss Morse raffled off two Framingham plates at ten cents a chance, the proceeds, $3.20, going into the Club’s treasury; the plates were won by Miss Adelia Aiderman and Miss Betty Sullivan. Among those present were: Elizabeth Keyes, president; Adelia Aiderman, vice-president; Mrs. Richard L. Wiggin, secretary; Kathryn Sullivan, Helen Knapp and Teresa Cunningham, directors; Rose McCarthy, Frances Czerkiewiz, Mae P. Cunningham, Clara Parmenter, Edith Kendrick, Mildred Maynard, Ruth R. Sherman, Fannie H. Bowler, Emma T. Frost, Alice C. O’Leary, and Helen H. F. Taber. The out-of-town guests included: Doris Edwards, Elizabeth Sullivan, Catherine Sullivan, Marjorie Gray, Kathryn M. Bannister, Agnes Hornby, and Helen Oilman, * * * The Rhode Island Framingham Club held its first meeting of the season at the home of the president, Miss Hazel Fay, 194 Daboil Street, Providence, November 8. Twenty-three members were present, and all enjoyed an informal social evening. Delicious refreshments were served by the hostess, assisted by a committee. All present are enthusiastically looking forward to the next meeting, which is to be held December 13, at the home of Mrs. E. J. Kilburn, 38 Lennon St., Providence. Framingham graduates located in the vicinity are cordially invited to joix the club. Open House Again at F. T. C. Driveways and streets tight with parked cars, a bustle of parents coming and going, smiling hostesses leading groups through the dorms and college buildings—all of these help to mark the very successful Open House held at Framingham on Friday afternoon, November 17. Miss Eleanor Mendum, who had charge of the hostesses, did a creditable piece of managing, for all the guests were well looked out for and professed enjoyment in both the dorms and the various exhibits to be seen in the classrooms. Among the most interesting of these was the exhibition of children’s clothing made by the senior H. A.’s. Another attraction was Miss Carter’s display of children’s books, both prose and poetry; Miss Sparrow had source themes out for parental inspection; Miss Turner’s sophomore Foods class prepared and served a dinner, while Miss Weeks' freshman class, which in past years has done little on Parent's Day, arranged a most attractive exhibit of salads for every occasion, salad dressings, and unique ways of preparing baking powder biscuits. In many rooms there were posters which seemed to draw considerable attention, and as each group of guests returned from its tour of inspection it was greeted in the faculty room by President and Mrs. Bagnall and members of the teaching staff. Beginning at four o’clock a reception was held in the Assembly Hall where the students and their visitors were served with raspberry sherbet, cookies, and mints; and as the guests departed to their waiting autos, their “goodbyes” showed that they had genuinely enjoyed our Framingham Open House. May they all come again next year! The meeting of the Springfield Framingham Club was held in the Old Wiggin Tavern, in Northampton, at one o’clock, October 28, 1933. The Tavern is one of the quaintest, most historic places of its kind in Western Massachusetts. There were 50 present from Springfield, Greenfield, Hatfield, Palmer, Holyoke, Northampton, and other towns in this region. The decorations were appropriate to Hallowe’en— bronze and yellow chrysanthemums and yellow and black candles for each table. Guests of honor were Mr. Archibald from the "Hill” and Miss Mary Stevens who now lives in Northampton. When the luncheon and business meeting were over, the president of the Club, Meredith Smith, T7, introduced Miss Stevens who spoke most gracious words of welcome to all, and left with us thoughts of inspiration that we could take away for future contemplation. The raffling of two Framingham plates netted $5.00, which at Miss Cora Morse’s suggestion, is to be the nucleus of a fund for the Memorial building, which we trust will be doubled and trebled many times before the anniversary in 1939. The winners of the plates were: Marion Hibbard, T7, and Marion Bennett, '30. Miss Stevens drew a number for the disposition of one plate, and Mr. Archibald for the other. Gladys Campbell, ’26, rendered a piano solo, “In a Country Garden". Ruth Stannis French, ’23, gave a reading, “Nora at the Country Club", and then Mr. Archibald sang for us three songs, gave us a little talk about things at the school, especially in his own department, and led us in singing "Alma Mater” which closed a most enjoyable and successful meeting. On November 16 Mrs. Ruth Chamberlain of the Boston Edison Company demonstrated laundry equipment to the Crocker home management group. Extensive preparations are being made for the International Bazaar which will be held Thursday afternoon and evening, December 7, in the assembly hall in May Hall. This year the Home Economics Club is omitting its usual annual feature—International Night—and is collaborating with the Y. W. on the bazaar in order to decrease activity expenses for the students. Attractive booths displaying the wares of different countries will be arranged around the hall. Come and see the thrilling entertainment which will be a complete surprise. Theodatha Hoitt is general chairman of the bazaar and is being assisted by a corps of enthusiastic workers. Buy your Christmas gifts December 7! Save your pennies And join the fun. The International Bazaar Is for everyone. * ♦ ♦ Katharine Philbrick and Vera Richardson enjoyed the monthly meeting of the Student Christian Council in Boston on October 31. The subject discussed was "The Commission on Social Order”. The “Why’s of It” are pleased to welcome to their group Miss Ruth Belknap of Framingham who is a theological student in Boston. Miss Belknap will direct the group, and the members are looking forward to her stimulating leadership. A JUNGLE STORM Clouds had threatened us all day, stalking at our heels as we hastened through the fast-darkening jungle. Now the storm crouched above us, switching its lightning-tail about sullenly. A sudden, glaring flash showed us our shelter one hundred yards ahead. Praying hopefully, we dashed for the door; then, with a snarl of thwarted rage, the storm sprang. Screaming winds slammed the door at our heels; wrested the shutters from our frantic hands; flung uprooted trees on our staunch shelter; attracted by the moaning of the jungle, they rushed off, howling in demoniacal glee as they mowed down grass and trees alike. Back they came, surrounding us, shaking us wildly to the accompaniment ol blinding tongues of fire and deep rolls of crashing, cavernous, roaring thunder;—then were gone. A fearful silence held the jungle. Slowly it relaxed, sighing softly, timidly reasserting itself. Thankfully, still breathless, we stepped outside. A gentle rain was assuaging ugly wounds. A venturesome mongoose, crawling from beneath the steps, deftly rea-rranged his jacket and straightened his whiskers before scampering home to reassure his wife. Above, through a slowly widening rift in the clouds, a star twinkled a message of peace. Thelma Gray, ’36. Training School The Annual Bazaar of the Parent-Teachers’ Association of the Jonathan Maynard School was held Tuesday, November 7, from 3 to S P. M. The Bazaar was a success both financially and socially. There were tea, candy, ice cream, food, and gift tables, with a grab bag for the children. Mrs. Francis Twombley was chairman of the affair. * * * The week of November 6 was Education Week. Parents were welcome visitors throughout the week. Thursday evening, November 9, at eight o'clock, President Bagnall addressed the Parent-Teachers’ Associa-,tion choosing as his subject “What Price Economy”. He asked his audience to consider the important part popular education must play in the task now confronting civilization, which is facing one of the most significant turning points in its development up to the present time. President Bagnall concluded his talk by speaking of some of the benefits that will result from focusing the attention of educational authorities on school reorganization and elimination of waste and extravagance, that the essential values of the present school program may be retained and even increased. He referred to the "eternal debt of maturity to childhood”, and the danger inherent in neglecting the payment of this debt—postponement of which brings serious consequences to the boys and girls and the nation of which they are the hope and salvation. President Bagnall’s address was preceded by piano solos by Miss Marion Dermon, and followed by vocal solos by Mr. Fred W. Archibald, accompanied by Miss Dermon. After the program in the assembly hall teachers were in their class rooms to meet parents and friends. * * * Miss Bertha Hall was welcomed as a member of the faculty of the Jonathan Maynard School, Monday, November 6. Miss Hall is the teacher of Grade 7. ♦ * ♦ Miss Ruth Dennett resumed her duties in Grade 5 on November 10 after a week’s absence occasioned by the death of her mother. MISS AMY HOMANS When Mrs. Mary Hemenway in 1887 founded the Boston Normal School of Cookery to train teachers for the household arts subjects which she had been instrumental in introducing into Boston, Miss Amy Homans was appointed to be its director. The Boston Normal School of Cookery three years after the death of Mrs. Hemenway was taken over by the State Department of Education and incorporated into the established State Normal School at Framingham. Miss Homans had much to do with the transfer, and 'directed the organizing of courses and the equipping of the laboratory in Room 23 of May Hall. Mrs. Hemenway, when the teaching of sewing and cooking in the public schools of Boston had been taken over by the city school department, turned her attention to and used her means in (Continued in column 4) The Freshmen have just elected the following officers: President—Kathleen Ryan Vice-president—Jean Marshall Secretary—Evelyn LeFort Treasurer—Barbara Knapp Faculty Adviser— Miss Dorothy Weeks A C.R.A. (Continued from page 3, column 3) like this, interest in domestic arts should not be limited to classes. The idea of International Night is splendid; teas arc suitable but not distinctive. We shall suggest farther on a way in which the activities may be broadened. Perhaps the musical clubs live up to their name better than many of our organizations for only girls of musical ability are eligible and the productions are governed entirely by musical aims. Our religious clubs, the Y. W. C. A. and Thomas A’Kempis, answer to a definite need in the private life of individuals, stimulating thought on our responsibilities in this complicated world. All these organizations represent years of co-operation on the part of their respective members. But may it not be that some changes can be effected which will not harm in any way the standing of the clubs and which may in some cases increase their value to their members and the school? The Fine Arts Club presents one play annually—very well, we hear; but how much actual study of costuming and lighting is required of the members of the Club? Is not everything handled in committees with no study between one play and the next which will prepare a group to do the work successfully? Do we as a college encourage the club to present anything but modern drama and comedy? We wotdd not suggest having only Shakespearean plays, but there are others of lasting literary and dramatic value. Our school has many ex 4-H Club members who could now be organized to help the boys and girls they will come in contact with after they have left this college. Why not a sister club to the K. O. (Karry On) at the Massachusetts State College? This organization holds monthly meetings when members participate in a round-table discussion. The attendance is excellent because there are speakers of interest—a worker in Grenfell’s Labrador colony, an agriculturalist from the west. Such programs would greatly broaden our conception of economics. The Current Events section of the Y. W. C. A. has been organized energetically. Might it grow to an international club which could stir opinion on the campus and be a factor in securing good speakers on topics of current interest? Our college, the mother of all these clubs, is a pioneer which has struggled nearly one hundred years to further education. We, too, in our separate clubs should show the spirit of adventure and freedom from mob thinking, (Continued in column 5) Juniors Elect Class Treasurer During the assembly period on November 6, the junior class held a meeting in Room 41. Mary Doginikas was elected treasurer of the class to take the place of Betty Whitney, who resigned in order to accept the office of Junior Comptroller of C. C. Funds. Representatives on the Chemistry Council were also elected. The results were: Vivian Watt, main council; Margaret Manvel and Gwendolyn Swanson, sub-council. Miriam Rothkoff was elected class song leader, and Helen Boyd her assistant. The class voted to take $115.00 from the treasury to help defray the expenses of the Junior Prom. This will make it possible for class members to enjoy the prom at a substantially lower personal expense than is usual for such affairs. Senior Class Notes Cleo Aucoin has been elected advertising manager of the Dial, and Louise Winslow, assistant manager. Irene Hayes is the choice of the students for treasurer of the Student Government. Carol Singing on December 21 Following the tradition established many years ago, the members of the senior class will turn carolers on December 21, the eve of the Christmas vacation, making the round of the campus and singing also at several places in the village. Upon their return to the hill a-lunch will be served them by the juniors in Crocker Hall. Mias Amy Homans (Continued from column 2) developing physical training education. She founded the Boston Normal School of Gymnastics of which Miss Homans was the director. This made Miss Homans the head of Mrs. Hem-enway’s two enterprises. Miss Homans from the time the teacher training in household arts transferred to Framingham gave her entire time to the development of physical training education. When the Boston Normal School of Gymnastics became a part of Wellesley College, where its building bears the name Mary Hemenway School of Physical Education, Miss Homans was made its head. Miss Homans kept her interest in the Mary Hemenway Department of Household Arts at Framingham. When the American Home Economics Association held an historical exhibit in connection with its annual meeting in Boston in 1929, Miss Homans loaned some of her valuable historical material regarding the beginning of household arts as a school subject. She was purposing then at 81 to put her historical material together in a permanent form. It is to be hoped that she has made it available for a permanent record of the early days of household arts education. Millicent Coss. Miss Turner (discussing steaks and chops) : At home you would make this French chop by cutting off the fat and tip end of meat, rolling this up and hitching with a safety pin (meaning tooth pick). o---- Dickie Mendum (speaking to Lucille Linton) : Hello—one in all— Lucille : Hello—two in one. ----------------o---- Miss Turner (describing how to clean a chicken) : Next you roll the skin down on your neck. -o--- Did you know that— An insurance man came to the college to insure the furniture, etc., and that Mr. Bagnall willingly agreed to insure all but the clock, assuring the man that everyone \yatched that? ----o---- We wonder— What the seniors are doing with their two-hour photographic appointments? ----o---- Freshman know naught and know not they know naught Sophomores know naught and know they know not Juniors know and know not that they know Seniors know and know they know. ------------------o---- M. Rothkoff (in Miss Rochefort’s Education Class): Have you read “Schools of Tomorrow” by Dooley— Is that over your head—do you know who Dooley is? Lillian Cahoon: Say, did you know that I have a new sewing machine that goes forward and backward. Aura Louhi: What do you mean, it rips? -----o--- Did you know that— Social Pathology is the path scientists take to science? One time recently Maddie Brier's nose was so sore she claims she could not bend it? The schools are about to join the N. R. A. A sixth grade boy is calling for more play and a couple of afternoons off a week? -----o--- M. Majenski: I want a word that means classified, segregated—cream of the crop, so as to say. M. Jagodnik: Luckies. ----------------o---- R. Goddard (discussing an English theme): In the second paragraph I’ll branch out, as it were. A. Claflin: You’ll either branch out or leave. A C. R. A. (Continued from column 3) so that we can push ahead. Do we need perhaps to reorganize our clubs with a view to helping them realize their various aims, or are we going to continue to jog along without too much exertion on the part of any but the faithful few? Rosamond Patten, '37. We Lunch AT Travis Drug Store Compliments of . . . WELLWORTH TEA ROOM Ann's Beauty Shoppe Finger Wave 50c Marcel 50c Eugene Permanent Wave $5 PHONE 4151 CLASS of 1936 Compliments of Beattie & McGuire Incorporated FAMOUS FOR SILKS and WOOLENS Hosiery and Underwear 29 Temple Place BOSTON, MASS. CENTER SANDWICH SHOPPE Compliments of Wm. J. McHale, Prop. For Flowers Phone 3533 BUTTERWORTH’S Framingham, Masa.